John Terry criticises Arsenal for excessive Champions League final celebrations
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has criticised Arsenal’s players for excessively celebrating their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.
Bukayo Saka scored the decisive first-half goal at Emirates Stadium to secure a 2-1 aggregate win for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The result guarantees the north London club their first appearance in European football’s premier showpiece since 2006.
However, the post-match scenes did not impress a prominent rival from their London derby history.
Terry questions post-match reaction
Speaking on social media, the former England international claimed the home side’s jubilant reaction was unnecessary.
“By the way, Arsenal way over-celebrated,” stated Terry.
“Far too much for me. Yeah, you’re excited because you make the Champions League final, but over-celebrated a little bit too much for me.”
History of celebration scrutiny
This is not the first time the current crop of Emirates stars have faced scrutiny regarding their on-pitch conduct following major victories.
Pundits and former professionals have frequently targeted the Premier League contenders for displaying overt emotion during their pursuit of honours.
Terry himself previously condemned the same opponents after they defeated his former employers to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Double pursuit continues
Despite the external noise, Arteta’s squad remain focused on ending a six-year trophy drought in spectacular fashion.
They are currently balancing their historic continental run with a fierce domestic battle for the league crown.
The decisive strike from their lightning-fast winger ensures these unprecedented double aspirations remain firmly intact.